Jessica Repetto Draws Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2013

Earlier this week, the latest Marc by Marc Jacobs collection unveiled the ultimate playboy wardrobe: full-bodied, shiny-as-hell, richly-colored silk suits. Artist Jessica Repetto, who illustrated Duckie Brown’s show for us last season, was there drawing live when the pieces hit the runway, sketching them with watercolor crayons as well as black and blender markers. Exclusively for GQ, Repetto shared with us her take on Marc Jacobs’ Scarface-channeling creations.

"The blue suit was extremely interesting because of its proportions, with the larger pockets and the fuller trouser—a very relad evening wear piece. Also, he drew a lot of attention to the neck with everything from open buttons to necklaces to turtlenecks, which is why I chose to portray the black suit."

"I thought the silk suits were the strongest pieces and really identified what he was trying to convey; a man with intention and somewhere to go. You could wear them from the office to the concert or to sleep. It’s a sort of Hugh Hefner meets Georges Jung character—a fast and dangerous man transporting pills or something."

Jessica Repetto is working on a book of her live illustrations as well as a menswear accessories line called Curotto for next season. Learn more about her here.

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